Thu 8 Jan 2009
Vegetables will be affected by the amount of rainfall in an area. The food that plants thrive on is dissolved in water. So even if your soil is very fertile without water these nutrients cannot be used.
To much rainfall
To much rain can wash away seeds and seedlings or flood low areas of your garden. Even constant rain can be a problem to some vegetables reducing the pollination of their flowers and damaging root systems. This will affect tomatoes , eggplant , beans , melons and pumpkins.
To little rain
If your area receives little annual rainfall or you are caught in a drought plant growth will slow down killing seedlings or even mature plants. Not having enough water is an easier problem to fix than to much rain. Without enough you can use irrigation methods with too much you are at a loss. You need to set up initial measures when selecting your site. Look for soil that is well drained and position your garden so that it is not in a low poorly drained area.
Most small home gardens are usually small enough to easily regulate the water needs of your plants. The important thing to strive for is balanced watering that is evenly distributed and regular. Irregular watering can cause plants like cabbages to split from the sudden growth spurt.
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- Irrigation
- Temperature and your Garden
- Growing Cucumber
- Vegetable Garden Plans
- Maximize your Garden’s Yield
